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Color Spotlight: The Dark Side

Posted by: Kali • Oct 30

As the days are getting darker, we can't help but think of our darker shades of tile. However, whatever the season, black tile is a timeless choice. A shade that can find itself right at home in an array of design styles, we're seeing it used more and more (for good reason). From sleek and modern, to rich and rustic, we're sharing four ways you can use our materials to show your darker side. If you're wanting more visual inspiration, head to our Pinterest Board dedicated to all our black tile colors.

1. Make it Matte
Our Matte black, Basalt is a Fireclay favorite (both with employees and customers). Modern and sleek on its own, but easily pairs with other neutrals and colors as well, this shade is definitely worth considering for many-a-project.

Highlight Basalt with a contrasting cheerful color, like they did with a custom pink at Mister Jiu's in San Francisco. Design tip: Basalt is ideal for flooring in both residential and commercial flooring because it is a glaze on our Recycled Clay Body, plus it is a matte glaze.

2. Go for Gloss
If you want a bit of shine for your black tile installation, we have two options for you: Pitch Black (on our White Clay Body) or Raven (on our Recycled Clay Body). We offer both so that you can easily mix them with other colors in the same clay body.

Design tip: If you want play with texture, try pairing either of these glossy black tiles with with a similar color in one of our matte finishes.

Design tip: There may have been a day when black and blue were a no-no, but those days are long gone. Don't hesitate to pair black brick or tile with painted cabintry as they have done in the kitchen below.

4. Paint it Black...with Handpainted
(Note: It was impossible to resist the famed Rolling Stone's lyric on this one). But seriously, whether you choose a handpainted pattern in our dark motif or go rogue with our Color-It Tool, you're going to get show stopper tile. Below is a handpainted kitchen backplash in Kabuki Sphere in our Dark Motif. This motif uses the color Carbon, but would look just as amazing in Basalt if you want that matte finish in a slightly darker shade.

If you like the look of a darker handpainted tile, check out our Black and White Collection. We'd love to see someone use our Uni Mountain (below) for their backsplash in a kitchen or bathroom setting.

Thinking about going to the dark side? Order color samples online to see what shade and material works best for your project. Need some help? Simply chat, call or fill out ourDesign Assistance Form and one of our talented Design Consultants will get back to you shortly.

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At Fireclay, our goal is to make tile exactly the way you want it. We are unique from anyone else in that we make every tile to order using recycled materials and sustainable manufacturing practices, all right here in California. We focus on working directly with you to create the residential and commercial project of your dreams, all in a timely manner and with the greatest customer service in the world.